Lindsey Garito, AVP Total Rewards at Montefiore Health

Navigating HR with Lindsay Garito: Strategies, Innovations, and Total Rewards In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Lindsey Garito shares her career journey in Human Resources, from her early days in a photo finishing company to her current role at a prominent academic health system. Lindsey discusses her experiences in various HR roles, emphasizing her passion for talent acquisition and total rewards. She elaborates on the importance of a strategic total rewards system, which includes benefits, compensation, wellness, and career development. Lindsey highlights the significance of personalization, understanding workforce demographics, and leveraging technology to meet employee needs. The conversation also covers innovative approaches to healthcare plans and the importance of collaboration and engagement in HR strategy. Lindsey concludes with advice for HR professionals to remain agile, innovative, and attuned to market and organizational trends. 00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast 00:44 Guest Introduction: Lindsey Garito's Career Journey 01:01 Early Career and Transition to HR 01:53 Advancing in Healthcare HR 03:25 Transformational Journey with Workday 03:58 Building a Total Rewards Strategy 05:29 Innovations in Total Rewards 07:36 Personalization at Scale 09:42 Healthcare Plans and Employee Wellbeing 11:57 Metrics and Effectiveness of Total Rewards 13:16 Lessons Learned in HR 14:51 Final Advice and Closing Remarks